Rain Ready Rebate Application Form

Rain Ready Hamilton is funded by the City of Hamilton and the program is administered by Green Venture, a local non-profit environmental organization.
Rebate Application
Supporting Documentation Needed
Before applying to the rebate program, please have the following documents ready for uploading and for filling in application questions:
- Proposed site photos
- Rain Ready Rebate Application Calculations Worksheet
- Rain Ready Site Plan Worksheet or design drawings
Also, if applicable:
- My Maintenance Calendar
- Residential LID Monitoring Checklist
- Letter of Permission, if you are a tenant.
All of the documents listed here are available under the "Supporting Documents" section of the Rain Ready Hamilton webpage.
Program Requirements

Please answer the following questions. Only applicants who have answered "yes" to all of the questions may proceed with the application. Thank you.
1) Is your proposed project site within the City of Hamilton and on a residential property with 6 or fewer units?*

YesNo
2) Can you complete the project in 2025 with all reimbursement and feedback forms submitted correctly by September 30?*

YesNo
3) Are you the homeowner of the residence, or do you have written permission from the homeowner allowing you to carry out the project?*

YesNo
4) Did you attend at least one of Green Venture's educational sessions listed below?*

YesNo
5) Which of Green Venture's educational sessions did you attend?*

Rain Ready Webinar 1Rain Ready Webinar 2Rain Ready Webinar 3Ask the expert- Seedy Saturday or Valley ParkPermeable Pavement 101Permeable Pavement Lunch and LearnLID Design workshopRain Garden Design with Gilded GroveDesign Your Native Landscape, with Hamilton Conservation
We're Sorry

Since you were not able to confirm "yes" to our program requirements, you cannot complete a rebate application at this time.
Your Information
6) Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
7) Email*
example@example.com
8) Ward*
Please use the following website to determine your Ward: https://www.hamilton.ca/city-council/municipal-election/find-my-ward
9) Are you the legal homeowner?*

YesNo
If you are not the legal homeowner, please upload your letter of permission from the homeowner here.

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Project and Site Details
Applicants can apply for two funding tiers: up to $1,500 and up to $5,000.

These tiers are delineated based on the types of Low Impact Developments and their typical costs.

Tier 1: up to $1,500
- Rain gardens
- Rainwater collection and storage systems
- Bioswales and dry swales
- Soakaway pits
- Infiltration trenches
- Enhanced Grass Swales
- Perforated Pipe Systems
- Projects that are at least 1 m x 3 m.
Tier 2: up to $5,000
- Permeable paving (driveways, sidewalks, paths and/or patios)
- Green roofs
- Downspout realignment in combination with other LID
- Comprehensive LID plans involving multiple features
10) Which Rebate are you applying for? Type either 1,500 or 5,000.
11) What type of project are you planning? Select all that apply*

Rain gardenRainwater collection and storage systemsBioswale and dry swalePermeable driveway (only)Permeable paving (driveways, sidewalks, paths and/or patios)Soakaway pitInfiltration trenchEnhanced grass swalePerforated pipe systemGreen roofOther
If you chose "other", please describe:
Please note: if you are only applying for a permeable driveway, your application will skip ahead to the questions that are relevant to your project only. Please do not check this box if your are planning to install other LID features (select "Permeable Paving" option instead).
12) Is the proposed project at least 3 metres (10 feet) away from any home or buildings' foundation?*

YesNo
13) Is the proposed project at least 4 metres (13 feet) away from any home's septic systems, if applicable?*

YesNo
A Note on Distance

We do not recommend proceeding with your proposed project site location if you answered "NO" to these 2 questions, especially for in-ground projects. However, alternatives can potentially be found. Please reach out to Green Venture for consultation at rainready@greenventure.ca.
Reminder: we strongly encourage you call to have your locates marked before finalizing your design. Ontario One Call is available for free for front yard projects. Locates for backyard projects are available from private companies.
14) Have you experienced any flooding on this property in the past?

YesNo
15) Can you confirm that your proposed project site is sloping AWAY from any home or foundation?*

YesNo
Slope

We do not recommend proceeding if slope conveys water towards a house or foundation of any building unless regrading is done as a part of the project.
16) Are you planning on disconnecting any downspouts?*

YesNoUncertainNot applicable
17) How many downspouts are currently draining onto your property (not into the stormwater system)?*
18) How far is it to the nearest catch basin or storm drain (in metres) if applicable? (Please see photo of a catch basin below).*
Please measure from edge of property line to nearest street catch basin.
19) What is the soil type in the project area? Please refer to Tab "B) Soil Type (Infil. / Ribbon Test)" in the Rain Ready Rebate Application Calculations Worksheet.

SandClay loamClayOther
If you have selected "other" please explain your response here.
Please upload 3-5 images of your proposed project site.*

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Project Calculations and Design

Please use your Rain Ready Rebate Application Calculations Worksheet to fill in the following questions. Our website and webinars have additional information to support you filling out this section.
20) Please upload a copy of your Rain Ready Site Plan Worksheet or design drawings here. This can include drawings done by hand or digitally, by you or industry professionals you are working with.*

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21) What is the slope of your proposed project site? Refer to Tab "A) Site Plan (Slope)" on the Worksheet.*

Less than 5%5-7%8-10%Greater than 10%
22) What is the proposed depth of your feature? This is applicable to projects proposing rain gardens, bioswales, etc. Use the slope you measured in order to determine your recommended depth.*

Less than 5% slope: at least 10 cm deep5-7%: at least 15 cm deep8-10%: at least 20 cm deepNot applicable
23) How will water enter into your project feature? Please describe below and indicate on your proposed project drawings.*
24) How will water exit the project feature? Please describe below and indicate on your proposed project drawings.*
25) What is the size of your catchment area (in sq metres)? Please use Tab "C) Water Entering (Catchment Area)" in the Worksheet. You need the amount of roof surface area draining into the applicable downspout.*
26) Based on your soil type, which percentage of the catchment area will you use to determine the area of your proposed project? Refer to your response in Question 19.*

20% (for sandy, loam and free draining soils)50% (for clay, slow draining soils)Other
If you selected "other" and are using a smaller catchment area percentage (like 10%) please explain your rational here.
27) What is your ideal project size in square metres? See Tab "D) Ideal Size of Feature (Catchment Area)" of the Worksheet (for rain gardens, bioswales, etc). For permeable driveways, please enter your the area of your driveway (Length x Width) in meters. *
28) How much runoff will be entering the proposed feature (in litres)? See "Volume Capture Target (litres) per storm" response under Tab "C) Water Entering (Catchment Area)" in the Worksheet for your response answer.*
30) Please upload your completed Rain Ready Rebate Application Calculations Worksheet.*

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31) Please add any other comments or information to help explain your design.
Please use this section to upload additional information about your design. Also, if you are working with a licensed landscape professional, please upload their quotes/proposals here. Please note we require a quote for all driveway installations.

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32) Please describe your monitoring and maintenance plan for your LID or upload your version of the "My Maintenance Calendar" and/or "Residential LID Monitoring Checklist" documents.
Maintenance and Monitoring Document upload, if applicable.

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33) Did you apply to receive funding for your project from any additional municipally run or conservation authority program? If yes, please list additional funders. If not, please enter "N/A".*
I confirm that I have filled out this application to the best of my ability, submitted all relevant necessary information, and have answered all questions truthfully.*

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Notice of Collection
The City of Hamilton collects information under authority of Section 227 of the Municipal Act, 2001. Any personal information collected for Stormwater Incentive Program will be used to ensure eligibility for the Stormwater Incentive Program Rebates. By providing your email address, you are consenting to receiving emails from the City of Hamilton and/or their agents/contractors to verify the details of the incentive and ensure the garden or measure is in operational condition and effective. Information collected for this initiative may be stored on servers located in Canada and the United States and may be subject to Canadian and/or American laws. Questions about the collection of this personal information can be directed to the Superintendent, Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement, Public Works, Hamilton City Hall, 71 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5, 905-546-2424 Ext – 1252, ext.1252, muhammad.mujtaba@hamilton.ca.
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Rebate Application

Supporting Documentation Needed

Program Requirements

We're Sorry

Your Information

Project and Site Details

A Note on Distance

Slope

Project Calculations and Design

Notice of Collection